RICE NOODLES WITH CABBAGE AND RED COCONUT SAUCE




Ingredients
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp curcuma (turmeric) 1/2 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp ground five-spice powder
200 ml /generous
3/4 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp lime juice
125 ml / 1/2 cup vegetable broth (stock) 450 g / 1 lb savoy cabbage, chopped into strips or torn into bite-size pieces 50 g / 1/2 cup soybean shoots
225 g / 1/2 lb rice noodles Salt

Method : Prep and cook time: 30 min
1      Fry the shallot and garlic in sesame oil.
2      Add the chili powder, curcuma (turmeric), paprika and five-spice powder and fry briefly then add the coconut milk, lime juice and vegetable broth (stock). Simmer gently for about 5 minutes and season with salt.
3      Add the savoy cabbage and simmer gently for a further 5-7 minutes. Last of all, add the soybean shoots and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
4      Cook the rice noodles in plenty of water according to the package instructions and drain.
5      Divide the noodles between four bowls and top with the savoy cabbage in coconut sauce.